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August 31st, 2010
Many folks can say that one of their earliest memories was sleeping on a sleigh bed. The beauty and popularity of sleigh beds have remained constant over the years. Sleigh beds make a striking statement in a bedroom which is one reason they continue to be one of the most popular designs chosen by homeowners.
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Tags: Bedroom Furniture, DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Sleigh Beds
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August 20th, 2010
We all have seen beautiful stone flooring applications both inside and outside the home. Granite , marble , travertine , etc. all make stunning flooring material. The truth is, stone can be beautiful in other ways as well.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Natural Stone, Table Tops
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August 11th, 2010
Subway tile has been a popular floor and wall application for many years. It first came into popularity when it was used for the walls in subway stations and its use has not waned much in the ensuing years.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Subway Tile, Tile
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August 2nd, 2010
Not only are today’s laundry appliances more efficient than ever, they are more colorful too. If you have to spend time in the laundry room, you might as well have something colorful to look at.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Dryers, Home Remodeling, Washers
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July 19th, 2010
Berber, when it comes to carpeting, actually refers to the type of weave used in its production. The shorter loops used in making Berber carpet can make it an ideal choice for many higher traffic areas of your home.
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Tags: Berber Carpet, Carpet, DirectBuy, Flooring, Home Remodeling
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June 2nd, 2010
The warm weather is upon us and we have the opportunity to air out the house. We can raise the windows and let the cool breezes blow through. Hopefully, you have window screens to keep those testy flies out.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Window Screens
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May 20th, 2010
Glass blocks used as window installations can be an ideal way to allow natural light to come into your home but also give you privacy from outside viewers. These blocks provide enough distortion that others cannot have a clear view into your home.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Glass Block Windows, Home Remodeling, Windows
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May 10th, 2010
Ceramic tile is a popular choice among homeowners for flooring and wall applications. It is beautiful and durable and when cleaned properly, will continue to look as good as new for years to come.
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Tags: Ceramic Tile, DirectBuy, Flooring, Home Remodeling, Tile
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April 26th, 2010
Vinyl flooring is making a comeback with new designs, styles, and colors. Technology has greatly advanced the durability and resiliency of vinyl over the years.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Vinyl Flooring
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April 21st, 2010
Cork is drastically increasing in popularity as a flooring choice due to its environmentally friendly make up, beauty, and ease of installation. If you are in the market for new flooring, give cork a look.
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Tags: Cork Flooring, Direct Buy, DirectBuy, Eco-Friendly Flooring, Home Improvement, Home Remodeling
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April 13th, 2010
I hate my front door. There I said it. I love my house color and trim but my front door is, well, ugly. It lets no light into my front hallway but certainly allows wind to pass through with ease. A new front door can go a long way in increasing the curb appeal of your house and can also produce energy savings when it is well made and properly installed.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Doors, Home Remodeling
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March 25th, 2010
The red, wheat, and yellow blended hues of terra cotta evoke a rustic beauty quite unlike any other stone. Terra cotta tile has natural earth tones to bring warmth to your home.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Porcelain Tile, Terra Cotta Tile, Tile Flooring
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March 18th, 2010
There are few wall coverings with the elegance of a toile pattern. These etchings are embodied in normally two colors; a background color and then the color of the image etchings. While toile embodies the spirit of Country French, toile wallpaper can add charm to most any room. The designs of toile are intricate and tend to work best in a large space.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Toile Wallpaper
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March 2nd, 2010
Mantels provide a beautiful accent piece to fireplaces. Whether you choose a single shelf mantel or a fireplace surround mantel, you can be sure you will be adding style and character to your décor.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Fireplace Mantels, Home Decorating, Home Remodeling
Posted in Home Decor | 3 Comments »
February 22nd, 2010
Just because something smells “new” doesn’t mean it’s a great thing. This could be a “smell-tell” sign of harmful vapors emanating from adhesives used during production. VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. These compounds are emitted as gases from a multitude of materials and you guessed it, one of those is carpet.
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Tags: Brand-Name Carpet, CRI Standards, DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Quality Carpet
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February 5th, 2010
Hardwood flooring is among one of the most popular types of flooring. If you’ve ever had hardwood floors, you know why. Hardwood floors are easy to maintain, look beautiful in any décor, and come in a wide range of sizes, types of wood and finishes that can easily be incorporated into any style or type of décor.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Hardwood Flooring, Hardwood Floors, Home Remodeling
Posted in Flooring, Uncategorized | No Comments »
December 31st, 2009
Window seats make beautiful additions to any room of your home. The visual appeal enhances any room and these seats provide unique storage options. The wall space beneath a window is often unutilized and can be the perfect area to build a seating area.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Storage, Window Seats
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November 9th, 2009
Got a drab wall color that you don’t want to re-paint? Or maybe you want to give one of the rooms in your home a new look in under a week. If so, wall paper is the way to go.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Hang Wallpaper, Home Improvement, Home Remodeling
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November 6th, 2009
Most people love the look of leather furniture but some can’t afford it and others may choose not to base on their vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Enter faux leather furniture.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Faux Leather Furniture, Home Improvement, Home Remodeling, Leatherette, Naugahyde, Pleather
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October 28th, 2009
Pillows are one of the easiest ways to change up the décor of a room. Whether it’s a throw pillow on a sofa in the living room or on the bed in your bedroom, they can add an instant splash of color and change the whole look and feel of a room.
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Tags: Accessories, DirectBuy, Floor Pillows, Home Accents, Home Remodeling, Throw Pillows
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